The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command, is strengthening its relationship with businesses in the zone to improve trade facilitation and increase revenue.
This was disclosed in a statement posted on the service’s official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday.
Comptroller Immaculata Nyong, the Customs Area Controller, announced this after a three-week tour of key facilities and enterprises in the area.
The tour, which took place from July 29 to August 19, 2025, involved visits to several major companies, including Seplat Energy, TotalEnergies, and West African Container Terminal (WACT).
During the engagements, Comptroller Nyong and her team met with operators, received operational briefings, and inspected ongoing activities.
According to Nyong, the goal of the tour was to foster stronger collaboration with stakeholders, ensure compliance with regulations, facilitate legitimate trade, and ultimately boost federal government revenue.
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She emphasised that trade facilitation is a collective effort and the command aims to create a supportive environment for businesses to prosper.
While many of the operators praised the NCS for its transparent and proactive approach, some did express concerns about operational issues, specifically related to the B’Odogwu clearance system.
In response, Comptroller Nyong assured stakeholders that the Customs Service is committed to resolving these challenges and improving efficiency, in line with the mandate of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi.
She stated that the command will continue to engage regularly with operators to ensure smooth operations and enhance Nigeria’s standing as a major oil and gas logistics hub.
